MARiANO & NENÉ ESCALONA are a father-son duo hailing from Caracas, Venezuela. NENÉ is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a lifelong passion for the Venezuelan cuatro. He is returning to his roots as a performer after a 40 year career behind the camera in film and television. Growing up playing alongside his father, MARiANO went on...
THE MUSIC OF PIANIST & COMPOSER LEO BLANCO......pulses with global rhythmic elements influenced equally by his South American roots and European classical traditions interwoven with improvisatory developments. Blanco was born in the Venezuelan Andes where he absorbed folk music genres that were a mix of Afro-Caribbean, North American and European musical styles. By age eleven...
Jill McCracken (they/she) is a queer singer/songwriter making emotionally raw retro soul music. Heartfelt passion and vocal power remain front and center whether it’s a boisterous full band performance or an intimate solo set. McCracken’s influence has resonated with their home city of Boston, earning consistent Boston Music Award nominations over the past five years...
Thea Hopkins A member of Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. She has been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Her new album, "Blossom & Ghosts", is scheduled to be released in September 2025. In 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in...
Acoustic and Soulful Sundays featuring Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed UnCommon Corner is located on Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed(Nipmuc) is a Massachusetts based actor, singer/songwriter, playwright and director. Coming up in a musical family, Jasmine first stepped on stage at 3 years old. Her music stylings are heavily influenced by her...
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting trio featuring longtime collaborators - Kevin Harris on keys and Max Ridley on bass. Together they will explore some old soul favorites as well as Fish's original music which can best be described as a blend of all his favorite styles - ranging from jazz, soul/r&b to folk...
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting new trio featuring bassist and vocalist Devon Gates as well as pianist, Jiri Nedoma. Together they will explore some old soul favorites as well as Fish's original music which can best be described as a blend of all his favorite styles - ranging from jazz, soul/r&b to folk...
Embark on a musical journey with Alyssa Barker, a violinist celebrated for her transcendent performances that seamlessly blend classical elegance with contemporary innovation. Alyssa specializes in both acoustic and electric violin performances, showcasing her versatility and unique ability to bridge traditional and modern musical worlds. Alyssa’s extraordinary talent has graced iconic stages worldwide, leaving an indelible mark...
Panamanian saxophonist, composer, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album, Panama United, featuring Anthony Fung (drums), Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States. In 2012,...
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Itay Dayan and his band are a Boston based group that has been performing in and around Boston for the last few years, pretty much wherever you can think of. From nightclubs to synagogues - they've played there. With a combination of klezmer (traditional Jewish music) and Middle Eastern Pop music, their shows are energetic...